There are a number of parades and services of remembrance taking place across Barrow and Furness this Sunday.
It's the opportunity to remember the Armed Forces, and their families, from Britain and the Commonwealth, the vital role played by the emergency services and those that have lost their lives as a result of conflict or terrorism.
If you wish to take part in parades and services near you, here are the services taking place locally:
Barrow In Furness
Sunday 12th November
Join the Remembrance Day service at Barrow Park's Cenotaph on November 12.
Barrow Town Council encourages members of the public to attend the service, which will be conducted by Cannon Stephen Donnan, who will be assisted by Reverend Stuart Silk and Reverend Dr Helen Hooley.
The service commences at 10.56am.
Those who wish to attend are asked to meet at the Town Hall at 10.15am to join the parade that will leave Town Square at 10.35am.
After the service concludes, the Parade will return to British Legion Headquarters on Holker Street.
Ulverston
Saturday 11th November 2023
There will be a short act of Remembrance at the War Memorial from 10.50am – 11.00am led by the Royal British Legion. All welcome to attend.
Sunday 12th November 2023
Everybody is very welcome to take part in the parade, attend the church service and take part in the event at the War Memorial.
Parade details:
• Parade commences at 2.15pm from the Royal British Legion on Brogden Street led by Ulverston Town Band.
• Parade to Ulverston Parish Church via: Cross St, County Square, Theatre St, Benson St, Queen St, King St and Church Walk for a service at 2.30pm
• The parade reforms after the church service at approximately 3.30pm and returns via Church Walk and King Street to the War Memorial where there will be a short service and wreaths will be laid.
• The parade will dismiss and march back to the Royal British Legion via Market Street and Brogden Street.
For further information about the parade, contact the Town Clerk on 01229 585778
Dalton In Furness Remembrance
Sunday Parade 12th November
The Dalton In Furness branch of the Royal British Legion invites member of the public bodies and residents of the town and district to attend a remembrance church service on 12th November at St, Mary’s Church, Market Place at approx. 9.30am.
The parade then forms up on Tudor Square at 10.30am and proceeds to The War Memorial followed by laying of wreaths at 11am.
After the service and laying of wreathes the procession reforms and returns back to Tudor Square where the parade will dismiss. There will also be a short service followed by laying of wreaths at the village war memorial at Newton In Furness at 11.45am.
Haverigg Remembrance Sunday
14.15 ALL ORGANISATIONS PARTICIPATING PLEASE MEET AT THE HARBOUR HOTEL
14.25 Parade form up in designated position.
14.30 Parade marches off.
14.45 Haverigg Church Cenotaph
15.00 Exaltation
15.10 Last Post (Bugler) (Standards Dip)
2 Minutes Silence
15.15 Reveille (Bugler) (Standards Raised)
Kohima
Wreath Laying in order of Precedence.
Prayers
Light Refreshments will be available following this in Haverigg Institute.
Parade Marshall Mr Terry Marsh
Order of wreath laying Mr Paul Porter
Kohima Mr Henry Homes
Bugler Mrs Catherine Clark
Grange Over Sands Remembrance Day Parade and service
Everyone is welcome to get involved with Remembrance in Grange.
The Royal British Legion, St Paul’s Parish Church in collaboration with Churches Together and Grange Town Council invite you to attend to remember service personnel, service animals and civilians who have died in wars, and those still experiencing conflict.
You are welcome to attend any, or all, of the following:
Remembrance Day, Saturday 11 November 2023
The Remembrance Day Service, including one minute’s silence will be held at 11am on Saturday 11 November 2023 at the War Memorial in the Ornamental Gardens.
Remembrance Sunday, 12 November 2023
At 2pm, the Civic Service of Remembrance will be held at St Paul’s Parish Church. This will be followed by the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial in the Ornamental Gardens.
Although the usual parade won’t take place because the police are unable to close the road, Flookburgh Band will still be performing.
Everyone is asked to make their own way from the Church to the Ornamental Gardens, where Flookburgh Band will be playing.
The Act of Remembrance will then start at 3.30pm.
Afterwards, all are welcome to come for refreshments at the Victoria Hall, Main Street, LA11 6DP.
